THE GREEK CULT OF THE NYMPHS AT CORINTH.
Although the nymphs are associated with water, trees, and mountains in literature, most archaeological evidence for their cult practice is at extramural caves. At Corinth, however, the Greek cult of the nymphs seems to be focused at water sources within or near the city itself. Using architecture, f...
| Publicado en: | Hesperia Vol. 85; no. 4; pp. 711 - 778 |
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American School of Classical Studies at Athens
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